From Panasonic:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_el...elevisions.htm

This looks very promising..and with online prices 25-35% lower this is exactly what I've been waiting for! Did anyone get to see these models at CES?

In projection sets, Panasonic is introducing a new 47-inch (diagonal screen measurement) rear-projection 16:9 widescreen DTV-compatible* (1080i/480p) model, expected to ship in May, 2001 with a targeted manufacturer's retail price (MSRP) of approximately $2,000.00. Additional projection TV models will be available in screen sizes ranging from 51 inches to 65 inches. DTV-compatible models feature a built-in progressive scan doubler. All the new projection sets feature a great, user-friendly function: nine-point menu convergence control. This feature gives users finely tuned control of the set's convergence. Other features include BBE sound, two-tuner split-screen P-I-P, and new lighted home theater remote control.

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[This message has been edited by Hannibal (edited January 14, 2001).]

Prices have to come down such as this if they ever hope to sell this new generation of TV!!!


Looks very promising...... http://talk.dvdtalk.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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did you edit the text? I got this: "...expected to ship in May, 2000 with a targeted manufacturer's retail price (MSRP) of approximately $2,000.00." must be a typo??

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did you edit the text? I got this: "...expected to ship in May, 2000 with a targeted manufacturer's retail price (MSRP) of approximately $2,000.00." must be a typo?? </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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I figured that was a typo on Panasonic's press release. The dates at the top are
the details for this years 2001 CES show.
Here is another link that says it will
be for this year.
http://www.guidetohometheater.com/shownews.cgi?905

There are no specs/model info online anywhere yet. Panasonics web pages haven't been updated yet. I sent an email off to them..will post their reply.


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From e-town

"Panasonic breaks $2000 price barrier

Panasonic broke the price barrier in rear-projection HDTVs with its new PT-47WX49, a 47-inch 16:9 rear-projection HDTV monitor that carries an unbelievable list price of just $2000.

The set, which will natively display only 480p and 1080i, sports dual-tuner, split-screen PIP (picture-in-picture); a new 9-point user convergence system; BBE sound with 15 watts per channel of audio power; and a new backlit remote control.

The PT-47WX49 has a bigger brother: the PT-56WX51 has all its sibling's features, plus a larger, 56-inch screen and a list price of $3500. Both models are scheduled for delivery to dealers in July.

Since the inception of HDTV more than two years ago, Panasonic has led the industry with the only consumer RPTVs that could natively display 720p HDTV signals.

Unfortunately, none of the new Panasonic RPTV HDTV monitors will display 720p signals natively. In attempt to bring prices down -- and because 720p broadcast support is so meager -- Panasonic opted to take out the higher horizontal scanning rate necessary to accommodate 720p.

That's a sad thing, especially since ABC recently began 720p broadcasts here in NYC, with the season premiere of NYPD Blue."

link to article:
http://www.etown.com/news/article.jh...articleID=3925

I saw a 4:3 HDTV at Circuit City for $1,024
Pretty decent size, too.

oh yeah, i forgot to mention...the panasonic 47" 16x9 set will be available in July.

Man that really sucks about the 720p because I am looking for that in an HDTV set at the moment. I hate that it has to upconvert it to 1080i. Oh well my search continues. Guess I'll wait another year, until the Pioneers at my store do it.

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Man that really sucks about the 720p because I am looking for that in an HDTV set at the moment. I hate that it has to upconvert it to 1080i. Oh well my search continues. Guess I'll wait another year, until the Pioneers at my store do it.</font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


I thought you prefered Panasonic TV's. http://talk.dvdtalk.com/ubb/wink.gif http://talk.dvdtalk.com/ubb/biggrin.gif


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I prefer Panasonic in a tube, but Pioneer in a projection. Damn I can't have more than one preference?

update
 

Thought I'd update with the slow trickling info
on this model. Expected June/July release..here is
a picture of the 47 inch off a Canadian site.
Can someone make a guesstimate of the height?
http://www.accountwizard.com/webimag.../pt-47wx51.jpg

Hmmmmm... judging by the size of that remote, I would estimate that screen to be about 6.5 inches. :D

Actually do you have the URL of the site you pulled the pic from? I checked FutureShop and 2001 Audio/Video, nada.

[Edited by Fanboy on 04-18-01 at 02:44 PM]

:lol:

P.S: Nice set! Price..too high. $2000.oo is a chunk of loot!!!

Here is the Canadian site url, hence Canadian dollars:
http://www.accountwizard.com/clients...em&itemid=1596
I'm pretty sure this is the same model.

Here is OneCall's price -they pretty much stick to MSRP
http://www.onecall.com/PID_12022.htm

As more and more sites get updated, I'm hoping that the wide range of pricing online will yield a price in the $1700 range. Then it will either be this, the Mitsubishi 46 (new model if there is one) or a new 45-50 inch model from Toshiba that I hear might be coming. Oh, and I can't forget about looking at the new Phillips progressive scan player as well! :D


[Edited by Hannibal on 04-18-01 at 06:15 PM]

Looks like my theory is holding true!
http://www.advancedvideosystems.com/...umber=PT47WX49





[Edited by Hannibal on 04-19-01 at 07:32 PM]

Do you have any details about that upcoming Toshiba model that you mentioned? I'm on the verge of buying the Toshiba 56H80, but am waiting till this Panasonic comes out to see how the quality of it is... sucks having to wait till June though. If Toshiba is coming out with some new ones sometime soon then maybe I can wait a bit further, but not till fall.

That's definitely a price drop. I wanted a HDTV last year (I wan't even stuck on 16:9), and when saw the prices, I saved myself $1000 by buying a 16:9 LCD FP and a 120" electric screen.

With prices falling like this, they're only about $1200 from where they need to be to start selling HD sets! Of course, at that price point, they'll have to throw in the tuner or STB for free.

I don't remember where I saw that, but I just read in the latest issue of SGHT (the one with the cover that says 2001 CES highlights) that in addition to notes on the Panasonic, they mention that Samsung had a new 46-47 widescreen set that will RETAIL for $2499. Could be a sleeper...

Is HDTV just as good as WIDESCREEN tv?

Man $1500 isn't alot of chump change to plunk down for a nice TV. Hope the quality is really good.

So do I get a car or a new TV... or both???

I was in a home theater store and overheard the sales rep tell a customer that Toshiba just had a manufacturer's price drop on their widescreen sets. Normally, I would blow this off as "sales pitch", but I wonder if the threat of Panasonic setting a new low-end price barrier is already putting pressure on the other manufacturers. I'm looking at purchasing a new Toshiba (either the 40" or 56" model), but I'm hoping for a price drop in the next two months before I buy.

The amount of alcohol I've consumed combined with Fanboy's joke made me laugh my ass off...Nice.

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Figures since I just spent like 2300 on my 40" Toshiba WS HDTV.

Price drop on Mitsubishi HDTV
 

Mitsubishi has just dropped prices on their HDTV RPTV. Two stores in the Seattle area are now selling the WT-46807 for $1999. I bought mine April 1 for 2399, and today went by the store and got $434 back on the price guarantee. The Mits are great TVs, so I'd consider them before the Panasonic.